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YF53 HXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,644 mi
Last recorded145,644 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 HXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 145,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Rear silencer outer cover corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2019 145,542 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + Rear silencer outer cover corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,200 miles

Central Rear Outer wipers worn and front - slight

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - slight (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / limit required soon - ( offside slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high reserve travel - slight (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering rack inner joint - slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights high level - slight ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 136,200 miles

Central Rear Outer wipers worn and front - slight

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - slight (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / limit required soon - ( offside slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside dim - required soon (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high reserve travel - slight (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering rack inner joint - slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights high level - slight ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,668 miles

Exhaust noisy eat shield only (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 134,668 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working and offside rear - all changed (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy eat shield only (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and rear - all 6 bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and rear - screen wash added (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear - all (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 130,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear exhaust / rear axle front / front ( all mounting area ) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 130,441 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour ( all ) (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear exhaust / rear axle front / front ( all mounting area ) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,557 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 125,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

shocker shrouds insecure o/s and n/s rear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,120 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 62,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,937 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,794 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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YF53 HXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF53 HXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF53 HXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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